Las Vegas tourism and gaming revenue both recorded growth during the month of February, marking a rare simultaneous gain for these two sectors. Data released by state and local authorities indicate that the region is showing signs of recovery following a period of inconsistent performance throughout the previous year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state generated 1.24 billion dollars in gross gaming revenue for the month, representing a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. While the Las Vegas Strip remained relatively flat with 696.2 million dollars in revenue, other areas contributed to the…

Would you get into a Las Vegas robotaxi? A car with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no human driver? Well, Amazon, Uber, and Tesla are betting you will. No matter how well you plan your Sin City trip, getting across town is always a challenge. Now, however, Las Vegas has doubled its driverless zones, and robotaxi companies are fighting for your next ride. This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at the exploding robotaxi market, and how getting around Las Vegas is changing forever. So, what are these services? How do you access them? And are they any less expensive? Well,…

Speculation regarding a potential Pink Sphere residency has reached a high point following conflicting reports from international and local media outlets. While the singer is widely considered a natural fit for the high-tech Las Vegas venue due to her history of complex aerial choreography, official confirmation from Sphere Entertainment remains absent. The Sun newspaper in the United Kingdom recently broke from the cautious tone maintained by other news organizations, reporting that a historic multi-million dollar deal has already been finalized. According to the publication, venue leadership pulled out all the stops to secure the performer for a series of shows…

The Vanderpump Las Vegas market is entering a new era as reservations have officially opened for the first boutique hotel bearing the name of the famed entrepreneur. Caesars Entertainment announced that guests can now book stays at the property starting in May 2026. The hotel is the result of a comprehensive transformation of the former Cromwell which occupies a prominent position at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. This project represents the first dedicated hotel venture for television personality Lisa Vanderpump. It follows her established success in the local market with the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars…

The management of Rio Las Vegas has announced the official return of live keno to its casino floor, marking a significant step in the ongoing revitalization of the off-Strip resort. The new gaming offering officially launched on February 4, 2026, bringing back a classic casino experience that had been absent from the property for several years. This addition is part of a broader effort by the current ownership to refresh the gaming floor and provide a more diverse array of entertainment options for visitors. The newly established keno lounge features a dedicated desk that is staffed daily from 10 a.m….

The Eastside Cannery hotel tower was demolished early Thursday morning in a planned implosion that marked the end of the shuttered property on Boulder Highway. The sixteen story structure was brought down at approximately 2 a.m. on March 5, 2026, following years of vacancy. The site had been closed since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 and never reopened to the public. Officials from Boyd Gaming, the company that owned the Eastside Cannery, previously stated that the decision to demolish the building stemmed from a lack of sufficient market demand to justify reopening the facility. The company had…

The United States commercial gaming industry achieved a significant financial milestone in 2025 as national gambling revenue reached a record high of 78.72 billion dollars. This figure represents a 9.2 percent increase over the previous year and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth for the sector. Data from the American Gaming Association indicates that the surge was fueled by gains across all major verticals, including traditional casino gaming, sports betting, and online gaming. Traditional brick and mortar casino gaming remained the largest contributor to the total, expanding 2.3 percent to 50.94 billion dollars. However, the most rapid growth occurred…

Following months of persistent rumors and high levels of fan speculation (and our video from last week which named the most likely next Vegas Sphere residencies), heavy metal legends Metallica have officially confirmed they will perform a limited engagement at the Sphere. The upcoming run of shows, titled Life Burns Faster, is scheduled for October 2026 and marks the first time a major hard rock act will take over the technologically advanced venue. The Metallica Sphere Residency will consist of eight performances spread across four weekends. Specifically, the band is set to take the stage on October 1, 3, 15,…